How many books has Karen M. McManus written?

Karen M. McManus has published 7 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Karen M. McManus's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with One of Us Is Lying.

What is Karen M. McManus's most famous book?

One of Us Is Lying (2017) is Karen M. McManus's most widely read book.

Which Karen M. McManus books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including One of Us Is Lying (TV).

Karen M. McManus books in order

American writer

Born: 1970
Country: United States
Books: 8

Karen M. McManus has published 7 novels and 1 children's book, beginning with One of Us Is Lying (2017). The latest is Such Charming Liars (2024).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Karen M. McManus

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One of Us Is Lying
Karen M. McManus's most-read book, rated by 94 Open Library readers.
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Two Can Keep a Secret
One of the most-read, at about 332 pages.
Newest
Such Charming Liars
Published 2024.

Standalone novels in order

Two Can Keep a Secret (2019)
332 pages★ 4.0 (11 ratings)
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One of Us Is Next (2020)
384 pages★ 4.1 (23 ratings)
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The Cousins (2020)
384 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)
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You'll Be the Death of Me (2021)
368 pages★ 3.4 (9 ratings)
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Nothing More to Tell (2022)
400 pages★ 2.8 (6 ratings)
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One of Us Is Back (2023)
363 pages★ 4.6 (5 ratings)
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Such Charming Liars (2024)
360 pages
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Children's books in order

One of Us Is Lying (2017)
360 pages★ 4.2 (94 ratings)Adapted for TV
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Film and TV adaptations

One of Us Is LyingTV · from One of Us Is Lying

About Karen M. McManus

Karen M. McManus is an American author of young adult fiction. She is most known for her first novel, One of Us Is Lying, which spent more than five years on The New York Times Best Seller list, as well as its sequels One of Us Is Next and One of Us Is Back, and the stand-alone novels Two Can Keep a Secret, You'll Be the Death of Me, The Cousins, Nothing More to Tell, and Such Charming Liars.

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Karen M. McManus FAQ

How many books has Karen M. McManus written?: Karen M. McManus has published 7 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Karen M. McManus's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with One of Us Is Lying.
What is Karen M. McManus's latest book?: Such Charming Liars (2024).
What is Karen M. McManus's most famous book?: One of Us Is Lying (2017) is Karen M. McManus's most widely read book.
Which Karen M. McManus books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including One of Us Is Lying (TV).